We want the community -- residents, parents, teachers, church leaders -- to start the year motivated and determined to make children succeed! Mark it on your calendar ... Reggie Dabbs is here for you at 6 pm Thu Aug. 18 at Brady-Hipp Arena!
https://bit.ly/3BAjwfY
This year, West Side will be taking senior portraits and cap/gown pictures before school starts. Seniors should come to the old cafeteria on Friday, August 12. Pictures will begin around 9:00 AM. If a senior is unable to attend, there will be an opportunity for make-ups later.
Parents of Grade 3-6 children ... please follow this link for pickup and dropoff procedures. School begins Monday, August 15.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11u9F2lO_hc3ANSGW5_cpH4T_y-CAI-u6MV54GtjwY_k/view
Parents of K-2 children ... please follow this link for pickup and dropoff procedures. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12eka_akCY2gme8RH1Xu5PymnogRBN5UMbRRgKakz2Yk/view
Please make sure that your kindergartener, 11-, and/or 16-year-old is up-to-date on school immunizations.
Parents of Grade 3-6 children ... please follow this link for pickup and dropoff procedures. School begins Monday, August 15.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11u9F2lO_hc3ANSGW5_cpH4T_y-CAI-u6MV54GtjwY_k/view
Parents of K-2 children ... please follow this link for pickup and dropoff procedures. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12eka_akCY2gme8RH1Xu5PymnogRBN5UMbRRgKakz2Yk/view
The Storehouse Food Pantry was able to obtain a grant through the food bank that supplies extra food for students in our school. The food distribution will be at 3:30 p.m. every other Thursday through the end of September at Greers Ferry First Assembly, 50 Victory Lane. Families are encouraged to take part in the next distribution, which is Thursday, July 21. More information is at thestorehousefoodpantry@gmail.com
My name is Audra Stewart, and I am extremely honored and excited to be serving the students, families, and teachers of West Side High School as the new building principal. I came to West Side Schools last year as the K-12 Instructional Facilitator. This has allowed me to get to know many of the students at the high school. I have truly enjoyed working closely with the high school staff and look forward to a year of great achievement!
I am a lifelong resident of Shirley. This will be my 29th year in education, and I continue to find a new love and passion for working with teachers and students. I am married to Todd Stewart, and we have two wonderful children, Ashley Mason and Will Stewart. I have 7 beautiful grandchildren -- Paige, Stormy, Ava and Holden Mason, Talyn McGlawn, Archer and Fielder Stewart. They are my whole world and keep me extremely busy! I love the great outdoors, especially hunting and trap shooting. My faith in God has led me to this place to serve the families in this community. I trust that He will bless the coming years of growing to greatness together!
This is just a reminder to be sure your student's shot record is up to date before the new school year begins. If your student recently turned 4, 11, or 16 years old or will be entering kindergarten or 7th grade, he/she will need vaccines. Please contact your doctor or local health unit to be sure. Cleburne County Health Unit (Heber Springs) 501-362-7581; Van Buren County Health Unit (Clinton) 501-745-2485. If you have had an immunization exemption in the past or would like to apply for one, that must also be completed before the school year starts. You can apply at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/immunizations.
The Storehouse Food Pantry was able to obtain a grant through the food bank that supplies extra food for students in our school. The food distribution will be at 3:30 p.m. every other Thursday through the end of September at Greers Ferry First Assembly, 50 Victory Lane, and the first distribution will be this Thursday, July 7. More information at thestorehousefoodpantry@gmail.com
We've had a great week at Pee Wee Basketball Camp. Our campers worked hard and learned a lot from our coaches. We look forward to watching these young Eagles as they grow and join our WSHS basketball teams in the future.
Basketball Camp Update: Due to the low number of 4th-6th graders signed up for camp, we are going to combine the groups. We will have one session Monday-Wednesday from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. We look forward to seeing everyone next week.
Ready to move to the next summer book? Swap it out at the West Side’s Little Library — located in the circle drive of the school — one of the thousands of the free public library with locations all over America. https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/
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Know of a high-quality individual with a heart for students and a passion for learning? Please point them our way. We have openings for a food service cook, high school girls basketball coach, and K-12 library media specialist. https://westsideeagles.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
STAR STUDENT: PRESTON BLACK
Congratulations to Preston Black for showing self control in the classroom and being chosen as Mrs. Traci's 4th grade Star Student for May! He received a certificate and water bottle from Officer Donald. Way to go, Preston!
STAR STUDENT: REGINA BROWNING
Congratulations to Regina Browning for being selected as the May Star Student in Mrs. Layne's 4th grade! Regina received a water bottle and certificate from Office Donald because she demonstrates self control in the classroom. Keep up the great work, Regina!
Just a reminder ... students participating in the K-6 Summer Reading Program may take AR tests today from 1-3 p.m. Details at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUs5xPYM_OmPp9EL0pF3BIiJxno3AF9K/view?usp=sharing
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STAR STUDENT: MAKENZIE OTT
Congratulations to Makenzie Ott for being chosen as Mrs. Renee's 3rd grade Star Student in May. Makenzie demonstrates self control in the classroom and received a certificate and water bottle for her character and attitude! Keep up the good work, Makenzie!
STAR STUDENT: AMBERLEA SHAW
Congratulations to the May Star Student in Mrs. Rachel's 3rd grade, Amberlea Shaw! She received a water bottle and certificate from SRO Donald Crispell for showing self control in the classroom. Way to go, Amberlea!
